India, July 26 -- By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 26 (ANI): With Durga Puja still a few months away, the narrow lanes of the renowned and centuries-old potters' hub in North Kolkata's Kumartuli are already busy with preparations. Artisans are working on idols of Goddess Durga that will not only be worshipped in India but will also travel to several countries this year.

Kumartuli, situated along the banks of the Hooghly River, has been seeing orders from abroad, with artisans now giving final touches to idols before they are packed and shipped.

Pal, an idol maker with more than 40 years of experience, told ANI that Durga Puja is celebrated with "great fanfare worldwide, so our business is doing well."

"Our Prime Minis...